GPS coordinates of a distant point

In the following article we have elaborated a method to calculate the GPS
coordinates of a distant point without the use of Bearings, nor distance
estimations:

http://www.gps-practice-and-fun.com/gps-coordinates.html

What do you think? Too complicated? Too good?

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Andreas van Hooijdonk
http://www.gps-practice-and-fun.com

On Thu, 6 Jul 2006 10:51:50 +0200, "Andreas van Hooijdonk"


It's exactly right. For me, that is.

Now, why didn't I think of this myself? :-)
Although I have used this "two objects in a straight line with myself'
before, where I knew the position of one of the objects, and of myself
of course. But I only used this in conjunction with triangulation, and
plotting lines on a map.

However, I don't think it's easy to always find a spot where you can see
both objects. Is there a road? Isn't the view blocked by trees or hills?

Andreas van Hooijdonk wrote:

Too much work for most GPS work. But it looks like a nice
approach to building a geochache (multi) so I've filed it away for
future reference (still on my first cup of coffee here at 0530
local time).

Phil

On Thu, 6 Jul 2006 10:51:50 +0200, "Andreas van Hooijdonk"



Who is this "we" you always refer to - does your wife not let you post
by yourself?

Happy Trails wrote:


Given English is likely his second (or 3rd or 4th) language, I
think he expressed himself quite well .. and perhaps 'we' is some
Club he belongs to.

Perhaps, if you are really nice, he will help you improve your
ability to express yourself in English.

Phil